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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.44, 24,060.24 and 13,137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.44, 24,060.24 and 13,137.12 is: 19,684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.44 : 24,060.24 = 13,137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.44/24,060.24 = 13,137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.44x = 24,060.24 × 13,137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.44x = 316,082,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,082,260.11/16,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,684.47

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